Digital Rights and Responsibilities

Definition

• The privileges and freedoms extended to all digital technology users, and the behavioral expectations that come with them

Essential Questions

• What rights and responsibilities do students have in a digital society?
• How do we make students more aware of their rights and responsibilities when using digital technologies?

Digital Rights and Responsibilities Issues

• Following acceptable use policies and using technology responsibly both inside and outside school
• Using online material ethically, including citing sources and requesting permissions
• Using technology to cheat on tests and assignments
• Reporting cyberbullies, threats, and other inappropriate use

Examples of Inappropriate Digital Rights and Responsibilities

• Students use material from the Internet without properly citing the source
• Students violate their school's AUP because they view it as unfair

Examples of Appropriate Digital Rights and Responsibilities

• Students cite Web sites or other digital media sources when using information for class projects
• Educators inform students of their rights when using digital technologies, but also instruct them on their responsibilities

Resources

• National Educational Technology Plan
• Partnership for 21st Century Skills
• Privacy Rights Clearinghouse